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As the hub of activities and services for older individuals, the Simsbury Senior Center is a viable symbol of the Community's concern for our older residents. The Center acts as a focal point for information and services which provides educational programming, health screenings, counseling, social and recreational activities, and volunteer and employment opportunities. The Center strives to offer each individual rich and varied opportunities to continue growth and development. At the Center, a senior is defined as anyone who is nearing retirement (persons 50 years of age or
older) and wishes to participate in the programs available. Families, spouses, caregivers, and the "sandwich generation" are encouraged to utilize the Center as a support resource.
The Simsbury Senior Center, located in Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow Street, is open year round, Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. For further information stop in or call, 651-9161.
Introducing the Sirens of Simsbury 2007Calendar This calendar is a fundraiser sponsored by the Senior Center Program Committee. Each calendar is $12 and can be purchased at the senior center. Proceeds will be going toward renovations in the senior center. For further information call 651-9161.
A wonderful time was had by all at the grand unvieling gala for the Senior Center's 2007 'The Siren's of Simsbury' calendar, on Wed. Sept. 13, 2006.
The Senior Center provides:
Educational Opportunities:
Programs emphasize all ages interacting together through various intergenerational and regional activities. Participants can benefit through the use of the Fitness Center programs, the computer workstation and the one-on-one computer instructional programs, the Senior Library and Book Exchange, as well as through the many enrichment and social/recreational opportunities. Class highlights include: Personal Training, Computer, Tai Chi, Yoga, Quilting, Book Club, Mind Benders, Coffee Forums, Piano, Chorus, Watercolor and Writing Workshops.
Health:
Foot care, skin cancer screenings, bone density screenings, blood pressure, cholesterol screening, flu and pneumoni a shots, mammograms, dental care, therapeutic massage, hearing clinic, diagnostic physicals, prostate and pap tests, electrocardiogram, urinalysis, vision screenings, self help support groups and general counseling.
Municipal Agent:
Is an officially appointed representative in town who works in conjunction with the State Department of Social Services to provide service information and referrals to those dealing with senior issues. Simsbury's Municipal Agent is the Senior Center Director.
Nutrition:
Souper Tuesday Luncheons, bi-monthly special event lunch, counseling affiliated with exercise programs.
Social Services and Advocacy:
Telephone reassurance, legal resources, living will forms, bereavement support, Medicare/Medicaid claims assistance, general health insurance counseling, Social Security representative, senior discount program, senior ID cards, handicap parking permits, volunteer resources, referrals for long term care placement and other housing issues, transportation, free copies made of legal, financial and medical documents.
Travel, Entertainment and Recreation:
Day trips, regional world travel options, special events, concerts, celebrations, bridge, bowling, breakfasts, lunch groups, informational coffee forums, fundraisers, Relay For Life, intergenerational events and more.
Friendly Visitor Program
The Simsbury Friendly Visitor Program has caring, upbeat volunteers who will visit homebound Simsbury residents each week for an hour. Providing relief from lonliness and isolation, volunteers brighten the day of a senior or disabled resident. Friendly Visitors are good listeners who will enjoy a cup of coffee, take a walk, or share a hobby as they visit. Perhaps you or someone you care about would enjoy a Friendly Visitor!
or...How about volunteering to be a Visitor? Have an extra hour each week to provide some companionship to a fellow resident who is homebound? Our careful matches create fulfilling relationships. Scheduling is flexible. In addition, the staff provides guidance to residents and their families through the myriad of services and resources available to senior and homebound residents. This outreach serves to identify individual needs and resources to meet these needs.
Dial-A-Ride
For the past 15 years, the Social Services Department has administered the Dial-A-Ride Program for Simsbury's elderly and disabled residents. Two buses run daily, Monday through Friday 9:00 - 4:00 PM, providing door-to-door service within Simsbury. Service is provided for medical appointments, shopping, going to the hairdresser, the Library, the Senior Center, local events, the Farmington Valley Mall, shops on Route 44, and McLean Day Care Program. The first Monday of the month, a bus goes to Buckland Hills Mall; the second Monday, a bus goes to Enfield Square. Last year the Dial-A-Ride buses carried 10,330 passengers and traveled 51,490 miles. For further information about the Dial-A-Ride Program, call the Social Services Department.
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